Sword Guard
Ishiguro
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Caption
Ishiguro (Japanese). Sword Guard, mid–19th century. Iron, iroe, shibuichi, 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.702. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Artist
Title
Sword Guard
Date
mid–19th century
Period
Edo period
Geography
Place made: Japan
Medium
Iron, iroe, shibuichi
Classification
Dimensions
2 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm)
Signatures
Signed: "Juo," with an inscription mentioning the fifth (?) month and alluding to a change of year; needs further work
Credit Line
Gift of F. Ethel Wickham
Accession Number
28.702
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